WAEC GCE 2025 Registration Updates: The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, also known as WAEC GCE, is a crucial exam for individuals seeking to obtain their secondary education certification outside of the traditional school system. As the 2025 examination approaches, here are key details that prospective candidates should know:
- Examination Structure: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) administers two series of the WASSCE for Private Candidates every year:
- First Series: Typically takes place between January and February.
- Second Series: Usually held between October and November.
2025 WAEC GCE Registration Details
Registration for the first series of the 2025 WAEC GCE has commenced on Monday, December 20th, 2024, and the closing date for the generation of PIN is Monday, January 6th, 2025. Candidates are advised to purchase the PIN before the closing date to avoid any issues.
Registration Process for WAEC GCE 2025
The registration for the examination will be conducted online. After purchasing the PIN, candidates should visit the WAEC GCE website to proceed with their registration or visit a WAEC-accredited center for completion of registration. Candidates with special needs should indicate their impairment to receive appropriate accommodations.
Required Information for WAEC GCE 2025 Registration
To register, candidates will need to provide the following personal information:
- Name
- Phone number
- House address
- NIN (compulsory)
- 9 subjects
- Gender
- Age (candidates who are not up to 16 years will not be allowed to register)
- State and state of origin
- Passport (at least 4, and should be black and white or red background)
- Email (a valid email)
- Biometry (fingerprint)
After successful registration, a slip will be given to each candidate.
Mode of Payment for WAEC GCE 2025 Registration
Candidates are expected to pay a sum of twenty-seven thousand naira (27,000) at any of the following bank branches or accredited WAEC GCE centers to obtain the Registration PIN and information. An additional five hundred naira (500) is expected to be paid by all candidates.
The list of approved banks for WAEC GCE 2025 Registration includes:
- Access Bank Plc
- Ecobank Plc
- Fidelity Bank Plc
- First Bank of Nigeria
- First City Monument Bank Plc
- Guaranty Trust Bank Plc
- Heritage Bank Plc
- Jaiz Bank
- Polaris Bank Ltd
- Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc
- Standard Chartered Bank Plc
- Sterling Bank Plc
- Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
- United Bank for Africa Plc
- Unity Bank Plc
- WEMA Bank Plc
- Zenith Bank Plc
Walk-in Candidates for WAEC GCE 2025 Registration
Candidates who desire to register for the examination after the closing date are accommodated as walk-in candidates and are expected to pay a sum of forty-five thousand naira (45,000) only, provided they register not less than 24 hours before the scheduled paper of the examination.
Examination Format for WAEC GCE 2025
The examination comprises:
- Objective Tests: Fully computer-based
- Essay and Practical Tests: Conducted in a hybrid format, with questions displayed on screens and answers written in provided booklets
Examination Venues for WAEC GCE 2025
Examinations are conducted in urban centers across the country. Candidates are advised to select convenient locations during registration.
Is the WACE GCE Time Table Out?_
The officials of WACE GCE are yet to release the time table for the examination. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of WACE or a verified blog to get information about the release of the timetable.
Selection of Subjects For WAEC GCE 2025
Candidates should note that the English language and mathematics have been automatically selected for them, as they are compulsory subjects. Candidates are expected to select the other subjects they wish to register for in the examination during their registration. Candidates should note that the minimum number of subjects they can register for is seven (7), and the maximum is nine (9), inclusive of English language and mathematics.
Benefits of Taking WAEC GCE 2025
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, also known as WAEC GCE, offers several benefits to candidates. Some of the advantages of taking WACE GCE include:
- Recognition of Certificates: The certificates obtained from WACE GCE are recognized and can be used for further purposes, such as employment.
- Familiarity with Computer-Based Examinations: Taking WACE GCE provides candidates with the opportunity to become familiar with computer-based examinations, which is a valuable skill in today’s digital age.
- Opportunity for Tertiary Education: WACE GCE provides individuals with the opportunity to apply for tertiary education in Nigeria or other countries.
- Backup Examination: WACE GCE serves as a backup examination for students who may have failed their previous WASSCE attempts.
General Information
- There will be an online mock exam for candidates who are interested in familiarizing themselves with the exam questions before the original set day.
- The mock exam is scheduled for February 2024 to help candidates acclimate to the CBT format.
- Candidates should complete their registration within two weeks of commencement and ensure all information is correct before the final submission of the registration.
- Candidates are advised to commence studies well ahead of the examination date to cover all necessary materials, access syllabus, past questions, and other preparatory materials to aid in effective study.
- Given the computer-based nature of the objective tests, candidates should practice using computers to enhance their proficiency.
- Candidates should note that no phone is allowed in the examination hall except the original admission notice.
- Candidates must follow all instructions during registration to avoid any issues.
